Happy Valentine’s Day!

Just a very quick post to wish everyone a happy Valentine’s day and to share this gorgeous photo, which made me smile (and possibly squeal/giggle with happiness, ironically quite like a piglet!) when I first saw it yesterday. I hope those of you who are coupled-up are being spoiled by your partners and those of you who are single are spoiling yourselves!

I’ve had a lovely day so far – Starbies’ iced-hazelnutty-goodness whilst watching the ducks at the lake, followed by a few presents (one of which I am going to have to photograph once I’ve worked out how to use my camera – it’s awesome and, not surprisingly, penguin-related!). I’ve now lost my boyfriend to the rugby for a few hours, but we don’t usually do much to celebrate on Valentine’s day anyway.

I know a lot of people think Valentine’s day is just an excuse for companies to get us to buy more things, but I personally love the idea of a day that reminds everyone to show they appreciate their other halves – something many people forget to do, especially if they have busy lives. I don’t quite understand those who object to a day that focuses on love – we all need love in our lives, whether romantic or platonic.

Are you doing anything for Valentine’s day? Do you like the concept? Let me know in the comments.